Transit Troubles
by Sudeep Sureshbabu
Fastrack has been re-initiated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and has already been restored along several subway lines and stations. A prevalence of smartphones and apps that are more intelligent than humans has provided a plethora of applications and software to make transportation in New York easier, yet millions of commuters still have immense difficulty getting from one place to another...Read More
Fastrack has been re-initiated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and has already been restored along several subway lines and stations. A prevalence of smartphones and apps that are more intelligent than humans has provided a plethora of applications and software to make transportation in New York easier, yet millions of commuters still have immense difficulty getting from one place to another...Read More
Insanity in America
No two people are exactly the same. Uniqueness has often been valued and appreciated however, it isn't as common in the case of psychological problems.
Much too often, individuals with psychological issues are treated as social outcasts, and don’t receive nearly as much respect as they should. According to psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Jacob, “We all have psychological problems and...Read More
Much too often, individuals with psychological issues are treated as social outcasts, and don’t receive nearly as much respect as they should. According to psychiatrist Dr. Ryan Jacob, “We all have psychological problems and...Read More
Student Activist Speaks Out
by Rebecca Lewis
“I was afraid going to school because the Taliban had issued an edict banning all girls from attending schools.” Malala Yousafzai
If the Taliban had told you that you were banned from attending school because of your race or gender, what would you do? Would you stand and fight for your education, putting your life on the line, or would you just let things be? 15 year old Malala Yousafzai chose to fight...Read More
“I was afraid going to school because the Taliban had issued an edict banning all girls from attending schools.” Malala Yousafzai
If the Taliban had told you that you were banned from attending school because of your race or gender, what would you do? Would you stand and fight for your education, putting your life on the line, or would you just let things be? 15 year old Malala Yousafzai chose to fight...Read More
Guarding Against Guns
by Christopher Pak
In the past few months, school shootings have been major areas of concern for thousands of people across the United States. The most recent and devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School has made that fact even more eminent. These incidents have caused many educational administrators to reconsider their policy on whether schools should implement school guards with concealed firearms to counter any possible future shootings... Read More
In the past few months, school shootings have been major areas of concern for thousands of people across the United States. The most recent and devastating shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School has made that fact even more eminent. These incidents have caused many educational administrators to reconsider their policy on whether schools should implement school guards with concealed firearms to counter any possible future shootings... Read More
Superstorm Sandy Strikes
by Zayneb Almiggabber
In late October, Super Storm Sandy destroyed much of the Northeastern region of our nation. The storm hit in the midst of late October with rough winds and heavy rains, forcing millions to remain indoors or evacuate their homes. Sandy formed over the coast of Jamaica, and quickly developed into a hurricane over the course of... Read More
Marijuana for the Masses
by Adam Jung
On Tuesday November 6th, 2012, Colorado passed Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. The amendment made it legal for residents of the state to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six marijuana plants at home. However, the debate over the legal status of cannabis is not over yet... Read More
On Tuesday November 6th, 2012, Colorado passed Amendment 64, which legalized marijuana for recreational use, making Colorado the first state to end marijuana prohibition in the United States. The amendment made it legal for residents of the state to possess up to an ounce of marijuana and grow up to six marijuana plants at home. However, the debate over the legal status of cannabis is not over yet... Read More
New Hyde Park in the Dark
by Michael Lopez and Haley Spielberg
The effects of Hurricane Sandy included widespread devastation that affected everyone on the East Coast of the United States—including the students, parents and faculty of New Hyde Park Memorial.
Charles Purnel, a member of the Custodial services at New Hyde Park, was one of the members of New Hyde Park who was affected by Hurricane Sandy’s damage... Read More
The effects of Hurricane Sandy included widespread devastation that affected everyone on the East Coast of the United States—including the students, parents and faculty of New Hyde Park Memorial.
Charles Purnel, a member of the Custodial services at New Hyde Park, was one of the members of New Hyde Park who was affected by Hurricane Sandy’s damage... Read More
Long Lines for Long Islanders
by Shannen Bala
Hurricane Sandy hit New Hyde Park hard: fallen trees found on almost every street and no electricity in schools, businesses, and residences for days, even weeks. But even as power started returning, a new crisis arose: limited gas.
The problem was that specific businesses, without power... Read More
Hurricane Sandy hit New Hyde Park hard: fallen trees found on almost every street and no electricity in schools, businesses, and residences for days, even weeks. But even as power started returning, a new crisis arose: limited gas.
The problem was that specific businesses, without power... Read More
LIE-PA
by Nithin Sunilkumar
The Long Island Power Authority has received a lot of flak for their poor handling of the recent natural catastrophe that was Hurricane Sandy. Many victims in the area of the hurricane had to live without electricity or heat for many weeks, including many students and faculty at New Hyde Park. LIPA, one of the nation’s largest and most expensive power authorities... Read More
The Long Island Power Authority has received a lot of flak for their poor handling of the recent natural catastrophe that was Hurricane Sandy. Many victims in the area of the hurricane had to live without electricity or heat for many weeks, including many students and faculty at New Hyde Park. LIPA, one of the nation’s largest and most expensive power authorities... Read More
Debt Sentence
by Divia Joseph
Finishing the Common App is not the end of a senior’s stress. As if filling out applications and meeting deadlines was not stressful enough, dealing with financing college takes up a lot of time during the second semester. An increasing number of students are turning the federal government and private institutions for loans... Read More
Finishing the Common App is not the end of a senior’s stress. As if filling out applications and meeting deadlines was not stressful enough, dealing with financing college takes up a lot of time during the second semester. An increasing number of students are turning the federal government and private institutions for loans... Read More
Grading the Governors
by Aakash Japi
The recent catastrophe of Hurricane Sandy has tested the resolve and tenacity of everyone in the tri-state area. From the massive devastation caused to seaside areas, to the extensive power outages, to flooding and destruction, Sandy wreaked havoc all across the northeast. And now, with displaced families crowding makeshift shelters, and streets rendered impassable by debris.... Read More
The recent catastrophe of Hurricane Sandy has tested the resolve and tenacity of everyone in the tri-state area. From the massive devastation caused to seaside areas, to the extensive power outages, to flooding and destruction, Sandy wreaked havoc all across the northeast. And now, with displaced families crowding makeshift shelters, and streets rendered impassable by debris.... Read More
Remembering Harsha and Sam
by Mathews Thankachan & Shawn Abraham
Harsha Maddula, 19, was a straight A student at Northwestern University. Although Harsha graduated from New Hyde Park Memorial High School two years ago, many teachers, students and friends still cherish their memories of him. He was a great classmate and a great friend to many. His six years at New Hyde Park left a tremendous impact... Read More |
by Renjini Antony
Over the past few months, New Hyde Park has faced tremendous loss. As we push on through life and overcome our sadness, we remember those that we have lost. Sam Arikupurathu was a member of our New Hyde Park community and a graduate of the Class of 2011, who has shown everyone in our community that we can’t let anything bring us down.... Read More |
In the President We Trust
by Aakash Japi
Today, America stands at a crossroad. This upcoming election will decide the future of our nation: whether we become self reliant individualists, or welfare dependent followers. President Obama, with his attempts at social and economic reform, creating a burgeoning deficit (17 trillion dollars!), as his mission to “support the middle class,” has turned into a rapid debt increase and economic growth restriction... Read More
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by Renjini Antony
Hope- this is what encouraged Americans to vote for President Barack Obama in the 2008 Presidential Election. It’s 2012 and the American people are looking for new encouragement to re-elect President Obama as he faces Republican nominee, Governor Mitt Romney.
As Election Day inches closer and closer, President Obama and Governor Romney aren't the only ones debating. The American people... Read More |
An Electric Deal
by Ania Zolyniak
Doing good work for the environment is an issue that is frequently talked about, as people and organizations strive to use alternative forms of energy that are more “environment-friendly.” Recently, a new company has risen to fame for its innovative electric vehicle.
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be useful... Read More
Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who set out to prove that electric vehicles could be useful... Read More
Crime in the County
by Rebecca Lewis
Since last year, we have been seeing a rise in crime in Nassau County, especially with robberies. In the third precinct in particular, where New Hyde Park is located, grand larceny is up by 29.62%, total robbery is up by 19.64%, and major crimes up 10.93%... Read More
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